Ken Doherty Ire v Liang Wenbo Chn
John Higgins Sco v Matthew Stevens Wal
Ali Carter Eng v Barry Hawkins Eng
Ding Junhui Chn v Marco Fu HK
Mark Selby Eng v Mark King Eng
Peter Ebdon Eng v Jamie Cope Eng
Neil Robertson Aus v Nigel Bond Eng
Steve Davis Eng v Stuart Bingham Eng
Ryan Day Wal v Michael Judge Eng
Ronnie O'Sullivan Eng v Liu Chuang Chn
Mark Williams Wal v Mark Davis Eng
Graeme Dott Sco v Joe Perry Eng
Shaun Murphy Eng v Dave Harold Eng
Stephen Lee Eng v Joe Swail NI
Stephen Hendry Sco v Mark Allen NI
Stephen Maguire Sco v Anthony Hamilton Eng

Stevens wasnt seeded?

Thats a surprise.

White didnt qualify and we may never see him again at this event.

Come on Ronnie

Not a fan of Rocket Ronnie a bit too flash for my liking.

Always been a fan of Stephen Hendry, seems past his best now though just doesn't look the great he once was.

Have to support Ronnie

Hes east london born and bred.

Seen him at the local snooker club millions of times as well

when does the tournement start?

April 19th

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_spor...ker/7317029.stm

:lol:

Not for that reason in my eyes, even though I'm a dirty East Londoner at heart.

The way he plays the game at such a pace, by far the most exciting player for years.

Loved his outburst in China the other day, although he will be in the shite for it me thinks....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_spor...ker/7344420.stm

On entertainment purposes, im glad he might not play as hes so slow and boring but its been a tragic time and wish him and his wife all the best

The championship starts next weekend.

What a game to kick it off with as well

As always, really looking forward to this. Some intriguing matchups, Ding against Fu could in particular be a bit of a corker.
Should be worth putting up with Jimmy in the commentary box for

Hopefully Dott gets knocked out as soon as possible.

:sleep:

Higgins beat Stevens 10-5 :dance:

Dont like Stevens.

Hope Fat Boy Stephen Lee also gets knocked out. Hes 7-2 down.

Ebdon also trails 4-5

Ebdon is such a toff lol ... I've got to the point were i'm supporting him now

C'MON Pete :)

Sunday 20 April - order of play

1430:

Stephen Hendry (Sco) v Mark Allen (NI)

Ali Carter (Eng) 6-3 Barry Hawkins (Eng)

1900:

Stephen Lee (Eng) 2-7 Joe Swail (NI)

Peter Ebdon (Eng) 4-5 Jamie Cope (Eng)

We need more of this in the English press conferences

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA3l0O8TaOM

Ken Doherty.. :scarf:

It's amazing how poor Hendry has become, a few years back he was so difficult to beat and won everything in sight. Sure there are some very good players around now, but he's plays so pporly these days and misses pots he never use to.

It's amazing what the difference between being in your 20's and 30's is in terms of Snooker.

Couldn't happen to a more boring bloke.

Well ok, Dott maybe.

Man I hate that guy.

:fury:

:lol:

Hendry on the brink of elimination

6-8 down

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_spor...ker/7357343.stm

Feel sorry for the guy.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_spor...ker/7357853.stm

Lets hope so

7-9 now

Hendry had a chance to go 8-8 but missed a simple red

8-9 now

Hendry has just missed a red that might well cost him the match

9-9

Allen bottled it. Should have won.

Goes down to the last frame

Stephen Hendry :bow:

Good win for Hendry.

Mark King got 14 reds and 14 blacks but missed the last red which was difficult. Good effort though

Whoa, just watching a bit of the ole snooky highlights, and just seen Mark Williams properly for the first time in ages...he's let himself go a bit ain't he??

He leads 8-1

Pretty safe to say hes through.

Steve Davis is out losing 10-8 but he did come back fron 8-3 down to level it but too little too late.

Ryan Day is also through

Tuesday 22 April - order of play

1000 BST:

Ding Junhui (Chn) v Marco Fu (HK)

Mark Selby (Eng) 5-4 Mark King (Eng)

1430 BST:

Mark Williams (Wal) 8-1 Mark Davis (Eng)

Graeme Dott (Sco) v Joe Perry (Eng)

1900 BST:

Ding Junhui (Chn) v Marco Fu (HK)

Shaun Murphy (Eng) v Dave Harold (Eng)

Ding v Fu should be a good game.

Maccys favourite also starts his campaign

Oh what a great day.

That and Liverpool vs Chelsea.

:sleep:

Ding leads 5-4

Enjoyable match so far

Williams needs one more

Fu pots 12 reds and 12 blacks and potted the 13th red but hit another red and went in off.

Great effort though.

First shock has happened as last years runner up is out 10-8 to King

FU?

STFU!

Ding v Fu is an excellent match

9-9

What a match.

Ding wins it 10-9

An excellent match.

Fu had his chances.

Anyway the Rocket starts his campaign tomorrow.

Cant wait

Murphy leads 7-2

1000 BST:

Ken Doherty (Ire) v Liang Wenbo (Chn)

Graeme Dott (Sco) v Joe Perry (Eng)

1430 BST:

Ronnie O'Sullivan (Eng) v Liu Chuang (Chn)

Shaun Murphy (Eng) v Dave Harold (Eng)

1900 BST:

Ken Doherty (Ire) v Liang Wenbo (Chn)

Stephen Maguire (Sco) v Anthony Hamilton (Eng)

Ding v Fu match was awesome ... much much better than that crap on ITV

Its a shame Ronnies not playing in the evening session tomorrow

Saw the Ding and Fu match on highlights, some excellent snooker played. Great match.